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Día de los Muertos & Papel Picado/Day of the Dead & Paper Banners

October 04, 2017 - October 04, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

This event occurs weekly,
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Location

Des Plaines History Center

781 Pearson St.

Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Description

One of the oldest traditions in Mexico is Día de los Muertos, which dates back to the Aztec period. Create papel picado (paper banners) as well as paper flowers to decorate ofrendas (altars) for the upcoming Day of the Dead celebration.

Event Cost: $3, $2 members

Event times: 1-3 p.m.

Additional Information

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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